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InGoal Radio: ep 317 with Cody Porter

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Episode 317 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Cody Porter, a Vancouver native who has spent the last five seasons in Europe.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Porter walks us through the highs and lows of a junior and professional career that has featured 22 teams in 13 leagues in eight countries, and some incredibly valuable lessons on and off the ice. The 27-year-old shares insights from -- and the differences between -- working with goalie coaches in North America, Finland and Sweden, as well as how he approaches summer skates featuring wide open looks for No.1 NHL Draft picks like Conor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini among several high-end players and prospects.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we dig into the first five of 10 ways to ensure you have your best season as a goalie parent.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Charlie Lindgren breaking down video and sharing keys to managing something familiar to beer leaguers: a 2-on-0.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at Brian's Optik X4, their second price point option off the rack in time for this season.

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InGoal Radio: ep 316 with PWHL Playoff MVP and 2025 World Championship gold-medal winner Gwyneth Philips

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Episode 316 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features PWHL Playoff MVP and 2025 World Championship gold-medal winner Gwyneth Philips.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Philips takes us back through a whirlwind rookie season in the PWHL, including coming off the bench for injured college teammate Aerin Frankiel in the third period of the gold medal game and how it jump started her late season and playoff run with the Ottawa Charge after starter Emerance Maschmayer was also injured. Philips, who went off the grid camping shortly after the season ended, also talked about finding balance on and off the ice, including between her athletic -- sometimes acrobatic -- style and times when efficiency is the better choice, and shared great advice on how to approach the parts of practice that aren't greta for goalies that runs counter to that style, plus so much more.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we continue to empty the mailbag, answering questions about catching pucks in the pocket, preparing for draft season in various leagues, and Hutch gets on his soapbox to talk about goalie shortages.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features a second straight entry from Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie on key factors behind skate-or-slide decisions.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the updated Bauer 950 mask.

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InGoal Radio: ep 315 with 16-year pro Jeremy Smith

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Episode 315 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a wide-ranging and information-packed interview with 16-year pro Jeremy Smith.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Smith shares experiences with some of the biggest names in goalie coaching -- Mitch Korn, Bob Essensa, Francois Allaire and Ian Clark -- during a 10-year run in North American pro hockey that started with being drafted in the second round by the Nashville Predators. The 36-year-old Michigan native also gets into the decision to leave it all behind and play for Kunlun Red Star in the KHL and China in the 2022 Olympics, adjusting to a very different style of game and touching on some of the different coaching he's received there, as well as starting insights into his use of Warrior equipment overseas, including being the highest level pro to wear their plastic slide plate in league play. It's a fantastic conversation loaded with great insights on several aspects of the position.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we continue to empty the mailbag, answering questions about the shelf life of youth gloves, how to keep kneepads in place, and how to help kids who want to quit playing after a bad experience.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features the return of Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie and a breakdown on managing screens and the importance of early awareness of shooter handedness when it comes to skate-or-slide decisions behind traffic.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the Vaughn VX1 Pro, which despite the name is their second price point pad and gloves ;)

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InGoal Radio: ep 310 with Vancouver Canucks Prospects Ty Young and Aku Koskenvuo

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Episode 310 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features a couple-dip of feature interviews with Vancouver Canucks prospects Ty Young and Aku Koskenvuo.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Young walks us through turning pro despite having a season of eligibility left in the CHL -- and we tell you why this is another sign the CHL is a big part of the Canadian goalie development challenges -- despite being good enough to finish top-10 in the ECHL with a .926 save percentage and go 8-3-0 in the AHL as a rookie, impressing the Canucks team that drafted him in 2022. Young talks about the biggest adjustments and differences at each level, which makes for a great spring board into our conversation with Finnish goalie Koskenvuo, who was drafted in 2021 and is preparing to follow Young's path after leaving Harvard University in the spring following three seasons.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we share tips on skate sharpening for parents.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features a special 21-minute video of Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck breaking down his positioning and save selection while watching a variety of different types of attacks.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the new Bauer FlyLite stick options, including a Source for Sports-exclusive model with a trigger grip that you can buy off the rack.

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InGoal Radio: ep 309 with Jean-Philippe Lamoureux

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Episode 309 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features a wide-ranging discussion with recently retired 17-year pro Jean-Philippe Lamoureux, who is now settling in as director of hockey operations and analytics at his alma mater, the University of North Dakota.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena,Lamoureux takes us through the decision to retire and start his college coaching career after 14 years of already coaching summer camps through JPL Goaltending. He talks about his early mentors and professional coaching influences and how they shape the foundation he brings to the new role, as well as the fast-shift NCAA hockey landscape and how it could impact goaltending in Canada especially. We also discuss his tracking work with Clear Sight Analytics in his final pro season, and his pending book, "Focused: 10 Systems of Thought for Hockey Goaltenders," which combines his favourite readings on road trips with his own experiences.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we share 5 tips to deal with disappointment and some great advice for how to best handle those moments for your young goalie.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Vizual Edge user Cam Talbot of the Detroit Red Wings breaking down a power play chance against the Montreal Canadiens.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a review of the Warrior X5 RTL and Pro neck guards, with a closer look at why the RTL should be a go to for older goalies.

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InGoal Radio: ep 308 with Hockey Alberta Coaches

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Episode 308 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features a great roundtable discussion with five coaches from our trip to a Hockey Alberta goalie camp April.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, we dig into a wide range of goalie-related topics about performance and development with Matt Weninger of Hockey Alberta and fellow WHL goalie coaches Ian Gordon (Red Deer), Dave Rathjen (Swift Current), Kurtis Mucha (Edmonton), as well as Kraymer Barnstable (Red Deer, formerly) and Adam Marcoux, who coaches in the AJHL,In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we continue to look at equipment with five more pieces of advice for dealing with goalie gear, whether purchasing or modification.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs breaking down a shootout chance against Alexander Ovechkin with advice on how best to manage depth and use markers on the ice to match your retreat with a shooter's approach.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a review of the Bauer FlyLite chest protector, which includes improved protection, coverage and adjustability.

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InGoal Radio: ep 307 with Pierre Groulx

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Episode 307 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features goalie coach Pierre Groulx, who is coming off a trip to the PWHL final with for the Ottawa Charge after spending 15 seasons in the NHL with the Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Groulx talks about his transition to coaching in the PWHL and some of the trends and tendencies that might differ a little, whether it's on the ice or in how you manage the increased use of video for goalies that haven't had the same degree of coaching in-season before the PWHL raised the bar for resources. Of course, a lot of that work is similar to what Groulx did in the NHL, so he shared some of the foundations and lessons that he developed along the way, and the how working with goalies like Craig Anderson and Carey Price helped cement many of them.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we go over the first 5 of 10 gear tips for goalie parents. While this week is aimed largely at parents of young goalies, were sure everyone will have an opinion on them and a few of their own to add in as well.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Devin Cooley of the Calgary Flames with a fantastic breakdown of a shooter's 3 options -- and how to read, approach and manage each one -- when they're cutting to the net off an angle on a rush chance.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to for a deep dive on the new EFLEX 7.9 pads and gloves that launched this week and represent the best second price point option CCM has ever offered, including opportunities to add some custom option beyond name and color!

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